tzar
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It was a source of mortification to the tzar that he was dependent upon foreigners for the construction of his ships.
From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
Several very angry messages had passed between the sultan and the tzar, and the Turks had proved themselves ever eager to combine with the Tartars in bloody raids into the southern regions of the empire.
From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
The tzar and Maria were immediately betrothed, and in just eight days the ardent lover led his bride from the altar.
From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
The tzar was particularly fond of fine horses, and was very successful in improving, by importations, the breed in Russia.
From The Empire of Russia by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)
The tzar was taken in by the trick, and Maximof quitted the court with the title of major.
From Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. by Hell, Xavier Hommaire de